The 'Bubble' Decade

The 21st Century's 10 Most Absurd Phenomena

The world will soon enter the second decade of the 21st century as 2010 rolls in. For many, the first decade will be remembered for burst bubbles, and Taiwan was no exception.

Lion Travel Tour Guides and Travel Bloggers

The Internet has dramatically changed marketing in the travel industry, and Lion Travel Co. is taking advantage of Web-based social networks to build and expand its customer base.

The Energy ‘Doctors'

Taiwan's New Green-collar Class

A newly emerging class of "green" experts is using specialized knowledge of electronics, physics and refrigeration to help companies save energy and money.

GIC Deputy Chairman Tony Keng Yam Tan

Asia's Most Mysterious Investor

In this exclusive interview, Dr. Tan gives his insights on the global economy in the aftermath of the financial crisis, and the opportunities for Asian banks.

The Accountant with a Good Nose for China

Silas Siu-shun Yang

When no one else was gung ho about China, Silas Siu-shun Yang daringly expanded his accounting firm into China. And when Arthur Andersen collapsed, Yang again moved quickly to grab his stricken competitor’s staff in China. Where does this seasoned China hand see new opportunities in Asia in 2010?

ICBC Chairman Jiang Jianqing

Finding a Cross-strait Strategy for Financial Services

With Jiang Jianqing at the helm, the International and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) became the world’s biggest bank in terms of market value and assets. How did Jiang, who started out as an ordinary bank teller, make it to the top of this financial giant?